HAMBLE Club maintained their 100 per cent start to the Sydenhams One season with a 5-1 victory at Hythe & Dibden.

The table-topping Monks made it 8 wins out of 8, with a staggering 49 goals scored and just eight conceded.

Dougie Rowe led the way with a brace, backed by Ricky Bull, Shane Flooks and an own goal.

Managerless Verwood Town banked their second Sydenhams Premier Division point of the season - and it was so nearly three.

The Potters, who had just parted company with boss Gavin Reeves, went 2-0 up at home to Amesbury Town through Martin Smith and Ryan Kelly.

But they succumbed twice late on as the Blues hit back for a 2-2 draw. Sub Cameron George and Craig Wheeler struck for the visitors in the 77th and 81st minutes.

Mark Barker bagged a hat-trick to fire Brockenhurst through to the second round of the Sydenhams League Cup.

Matt Casey was also on target in a 4-1 victory away to Weymouth Reserves.

Brock are back in cup action on Saturday, at home to Ringwood Town in the FA Vase first qualifying round.

AFC Stoneham also progressed in the Sydenhams Cup, winning 4-0 at East Cowes Vics.

AFC Portchester warmed up for their Vase tie at home to Holyport with a 7-0 Sydenhams Premier romp at Whitchurch United.

Steve Ramsey (3), Joe Noakes (2), Nathan Kirby and Miles Everett did the damage.